Portugal Resident27 JulInterest in electric cars surges to record levels in Portugal
Interest in fully electric cars has reached record levels in Portugal, with searches rising by almost 69% during the first half of 2026, according to figures released by online vehicle The post Interest in electric cars surges to record levels in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JulThousands head to Bragança for Portugal’s 26 seconds of total eclipse
Thousands of visitors are expected to converge on Portugal’s northeastern corner next month for the country’s first total solar eclipse in 114 years — although complete darkness will last for The post Thousands head to Bragança for Portugal’s 26 seconds of total eclipse appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JulWhy TAP is still growing as new owners prepare to board
For many airlines, the prospect of privatisation would be a reason to pause expansion plans and wait for new owners to decide the future direction of the business. Not TAP The post Why TAP is still growing as new owners prepare to board appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JulCompany fined nearly €15,000 for using GPS to monitor saleswoman’s performance
A GPS device installed in a company vehicle has resulted in a fine of nearly €15,000 for a wine company. Lisbon Court of Appeal found that the system was used The post Company fined nearly €15,000 for using GPS to monitor saleswoman’s performance appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JulAlentejo offers 20 special wine experiences between August and October
Harvest season is one of the most exciting times to visit the Alentejo, when vineyards across Portugal’s largest wine region come alive with the annual grape harvest. Between August and The post Alentejo offers 20 special wine experiences between August and October appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JulAround 3,000 Portuguese evacuated as Bordeaux wildfires advance
Around 3,000 Portuguese nationals and people of Portuguese descent have been evacuated to emergency reception centres as a vast wildfire continues to threaten communities around Bordeaux in southwestern France. The The post Around 3,000 Portuguese evacuated as Bordeaux wildfires advance appeared first on Portugal Resid
Portugal Resident27 JulPSP police save 12-year-old from arranged marriage to clear family debt
Portuguese police have rescued a 12-year-old girl who was allegedly being trafficked through Lisbon to France, where she had been promised in marriage to settle a debt owed by her The post PSP police save 12-year-old from arranged marriage to clear family debt appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JulLisbon to host 175 free street magic shows this August
Lisbon will once again become an open-air stage for illusion and entertainment this August as Lisboa Mágica – Lisbon International Street Magic Festival returns with 175 free performances across the The post Lisbon to host 175 free street magic shows this August appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JulGALP profits surge 44% to €812 million
Profits at Portuguese energy company GALP rose by 44% year-on-year to €812 million in the first half of the year, driven by increased oil production in Brazil and higher Brent The post GALP profits surge 44% to €812 million appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JulPSD Algarve calls for police crackdown on organised orange thefts
PSD Algarve is calling for a stronger police response to what it describes as an organised wave of orange thefts targeting citrus farms across the region. The appeal follows reports The post PSD Algarve calls for police crackdown on organised orange thefts appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JulAverage net income exceeds €1,000 a month in just six Portuguese municipalities
Average net income exceeded the equivalent of €1,000 a month in only six of Portugal’s municipalities in 2024 – despite a 7.6% increase nationally, according to figures highlighting the country’s The post Average net income exceeds €1,000 a month in just six Portuguese municipalities appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident27 JulPortuguese firms increasingly recruit from professional courses
Professional education still widely regarded as “Plan B” — but times are changing Portuguese companies struggling to recruit skilled workers are becoming increasingly dependent on school-leavers with professional qualifications. Demand The post Portuguese firms increasingly recruit from professional courses appeared fi
Portugal Resident27 JulPortugal emerges as a safe-haven destination in Europe as global travel patterns shift
As conflict and political instability continue to affect parts of the Middle East, Portugal is emerging as one of the unexpected beneficiaries, with the country seeing a noticeable rise in The post Portugal emerges as a safe-haven destination in Europe as global travel patterns shift appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident27 JulINEM refutes claims it is scaling back on ambulances
INEM, Portugal’s National Medical Emergency Institute, has refuted claims by its Workers’ Committee that it is scaling back on emergency medical services by withdrawing 100 ambulances from its management orbit. The post INEM refutes claims it is scaling back on ambulances appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JulVan Assche wins first ATP title at Estoril Open
French rising star Luca Van Assche claimed the biggest title of his career on Sunday, defeating Belgium’s Alexander Blockx in a gripping three-set final to lift the Estoril Open trophy. The post Van Assche wins first ATP title at Estoril Open appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JulHow is your Portuguese?
If you think you’ve heard that formula before, it was originally about trees, but I’ve seconded it for my purposes today, as I wish I’d started learning this country’s language The post How is your Portuguese? appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JulGoogle’s new Atlantic cable is another vote of confidence in Portugal
Portugal has received another major endorsement from one of the world’s biggest technology companies after Google completed the connection of its new transatlantic submarine cable, Nuvem, between the United States The post Google’s new Atlantic cable is another vote of confidence in Portugal appeared first on Portugal
Portugal Resident27 JulBonnie, Tyler and the power of community support
Every week brings a new reminder of why Cadela Carlota exists. Sometimes it is a happy celebration with our supporters, and sometimes it is a heartbreaking rescue that reminds us The post Bonnie, Tyler and the power of community support appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JulPortugal on highest wildfire alert as heatwave intensifies
Large parts of mainland Portugal are facing the highest level of wildfire danger as soaring temperatures and dry conditions continue to grip the country. According to the Portuguese Institute for The post Portugal on highest wildfire alert as heatwave intensifies appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JulPortuguese firefighters work ‘non-stop’ as huge blaze rages across central Spain
Portuguese firefighters deployed to Spain are working around the clock to contain a vast wildfire that has already burned almost 50,000 hectares in Ávila – but commanders warn that conditions The post Portuguese firefighters work ‘non-stop’ as huge blaze rages across central Spain appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JulINEM first responders threaten strike action through August
The Workers’ Committee of INEM (national institute of medical emergency) has issued an ultimatum today: either the government reverses measures announced by INEM president Luís Mendes Cabral on Friday, or The post INEM first responders threaten strike action through August appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JulGovernment accused, yet again, of profiting from fuel price increases
With tomorrow seeing yet further price increases at fuel pumps throughout the country, PS Socialist leader José Luís Carneiro has challenged the government to take a new position to ease The post Government accused, yet again, of profiting from fuel price increases appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JulLiving with loneliness – Part 2
The following five alternative practices are inspired by Buddhist teachings, but you do not need to be a Buddhist to benefit from them. They are simple exercises that encourage compassion, The post Living with loneliness – Part 2 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JulIPMA warns of a “very sharp rise in temperatures” across Portugal
Temperatures will begin to rise from this afternoon, reaching “values above what would normally be expected for this time of year,” comes the latest weather update from Portuguese Institute for The post IPMA warns of a “very sharp rise in temperatures” across Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .